Four homes in Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham were burgled on 24, 25 and 29 October, with gold the target, Sussex Police said. How to report and protect valuables.

Sussex Police is asking people in Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham to stay alert after four homes were burgled in a week. The force believes gold was the main target.

The burglaries happened on 24, 25 and 29 October. All four homes were occupied by families of South Asian heritage, the force said in a statement published on Friday 30 October.

Investigations have been launched into each incident. The statement says officers are still making enquiries to identify those responsible. It does not mention any arrest.

Shoreham is outside the city, about six miles west of central Brighton along the coast.

What the police said

Detective Inspector Duncan Lloyd said: “While we do not want to cause unnecessary alarm, by raising awareness of these incidents, extra steps can be taken to enhance security at home.

“Simple measures such as securely storing valuables, leaving a light on in the evenings, and checking doors and windows are properly locked can help reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime.”

How to report

The force wants to hear from anyone who:

  • saw behaviour that seemed suspicious
  • has any other information about the burglaries
  • thinks someone may have tried to get into their home

Report it online or call 101, quoting reference 47260245228. If a crime is happening now, dial 999.

You can also pass on information anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Burglary in the area: the recorded figures

We pulled police.uk street-level figures for burglary within one mile of central Brighton and within one mile of Portslade station. August 2026 is the latest month published, so these figures come before the October break-ins.

Month Central Brighton (1 mile) Portslade station (1 mile)
June 2026 26 8
July 2026 23 6
August 2026 28 10

Police.uk counts all burglaries, of homes and businesses, and maps each one to the nearest of a set of anonymous points. The figures are approximate locations, not addresses.

What it means for you

The police advice is practical and costs little:

  • store gold, jewellery and other valuables securely
  • leave a light on in the evenings
  • check doors and windows are properly locked

If you think someone has tried to get into your home, report it even if nothing was taken: the force has asked to hear about attempts as well as burglaries.